Seasonal Bus Tour
Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus
"Learned about lots of cultural Christmas traditions from around the world. We visited bakeries that I have heard about but never visited - and now will go back!" — Missy E.
"Learned about lots of cultural Christmas traditions from around the world. We visited bakeries that I have heard about but never visited - and now will go back!" — Missy E.
Christmas in Milwaukee: Bring on the Sweets!
Travel around the world and back while never leaving Milwaukee on our Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus! An excellent opportunity to celebrate Christmas with friends while sampling (and if desired, purchasing additional) delicious holiday cookies from a collection of our favorite bakeries in Milwaukee! We love that many groups make our Bakery Bus an annual tradition! Guests on the nice list (and even the naughty list) will be treated to signature cookies, candies and pastries from a collection of 5-7 of Santa’s favorite bakeries in Milwaukee! We encourage everyone to dress for the occasion; Santa hats, Elf stockings, ugly Christmas sweaters, pretty Christmas sweaters…all are welcome on the Christmas Around Milwaukee Bakery Bus!
What’s Included?
Guided fun, narration, transportation, a savory stop, signature cookies and treats from 5 – 7 stops – and LOTS of holiday cheer.
To enjoy a vegetarian-friendly tasting, you must notify us when you book. Sorry, but we cannot accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences.
Highlights
It’s not Christmas until you ride the Bakery Bus!
- Join your fun local guide for a trip around Milwaukee, home to Wisconsin’s best holiday displays.
- Indulge in signature cookies, candies, and pastries from six Milwaukee bakeries.
- Learn about a variety of local and immigrant Christmas traditions.
- Wear your ugly Christmas sweater, reindeer antlers, and Santa hat for more Christmastime fun!
- Several bakeries only take cash. Please consider bringing a tote to keep track of all of your goodies on the bus. Otherwise totes can be purchased for $5 to benefit area food pantries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Santa’s favorite bakeries are in Milwaukee.
Where does the tour meet?
Will local Milwaukeeans enjoy your tours?
Absolutely! More than half of our guests are local to the Milwaukee area, and they always say the same thing: “I learned so much about Milwaukee’s history and restaurant scene that I didn’t know!” Locals who come on our tours will find their new favorite date night spot, and can impress their visiting friends with all their Milwaukee “insider” knowledge.
I hate feeling like a tourist. Will the guide have a bullhorn and an umbrella?
Yeah, we hate that, too. And, no, no umbrellas or bullhorns. Our guides feel more like part of the group. They’re friendly without being annoying, and they don’t just recite a script. We hire people who love this city, and we train them extensively to make their job look effortless. No cringey tourist stuff, we promise.
This seems like a lot to spend on sample bites. How much do we get to eat?
No need to make reservations for after the tour. You’ll enjoy the equivalent of a full meal or more on our food tours.
What happens if it rains or snows?
Rain or shine, you gotta eat! Unless the weather looks like it’ll threaten the safety of our guests or guides, the tours will run in most conditions. If it’s too wet or cold, we’ll just spend more time indoors at our restaurant partners.
Can you accommodate my dietary restriction?
If you let us know when you book your tour, we CAN provide vegetarian-friendly tasting, but we CANNOT offer alternatives or substitutions for any other allergies (including lactose intolerant) or dietary restrictions (including vegan and gluten free). Vegetarian-friendly options must be requested in advance during the ticket purchase process.
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If you need to cancel your reservation and provide us 48 hours or more notice when doing so, you will receive a full refund. Any cancellations requested with less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded unless you added the Tour Ticket Insurance option for $2 per ticket during the check-out process. No-shows will be charged the full price unless they had taken out the tour insurance option.
In the event that you must cancel less than 48 hours prior to the tour date/start time, and did not have Tour Ticket Insurance, no refund will be provided.
Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.